Indie Game Seeks Skilled 2D Animators

Looking for experienced 2D animators / animation studios for an indie game We are currently looking for experienced 2D animators for the cinematics of an upcoming indie game. Visual References We are aiming for a level of quality and direction similar to: Yuki Nakazawa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g0APZgE5XE These are references for art style and quality needed. Scope Approximately 15-20 minutes of animation total, split across multiple cinematics, with an estimated 6–8 month production period starting around late 2026 / early 2027. The cinematics are still being written and planned, so the exact scope and timeline may change. At the moment, we are mainly looking for potential candidates for this larger production ahead of time. Budget €5,000–€10,000+ The final budget is still being discussed. The budget may evolve as the project and funding become clearer. Experience Level We are specifically looking for experienced animators with strong portfolios. This project has a high quality bar, so we are unfortunately not looking for beginner or learning-level animators for this particular production. I do not mean this disrespectfully. I simply don't want to create false expectations, and I am currently handling recruitment alone across several platforms, so I need to keep the number of applications manageable. Application Please DM mention your portfolio / animation reel in your proposal. I will review your portfolio first. If your work matches what we're looking for, I may then ask for a small sketch/test before moving forward. I will not ask you to produce a test if your portfolio is not selected, so you won't waste time unnecessarily. Thank you,